On March 28, from 4 PM Polish time (6 PM Belarusian time), Belarusians in Warsaw gathered at Three Crosses Square. From there, they marched to Castle Square, where a rally and a fair dedicated to Freedom Day are planned, reports "Belsat".
Photo: "Radio Svaboda"
At 4 PM, the gathering began at Three Crosses Square — near St. Alexander's Church. This place is familiar to Belarusian Catholics: services specifically for Belarusians are held here.
Photo: "Radio Svaboda"
Photo: "Belsat"
Guests from the past were at the march: members of the historical reconstruction club Invictus 1863 participated in the procession. Photo: "Radio Svaboda"
Photo: "Radio Svaboda"
Photo: "Radio Svaboda"
Photo: "Euroradio"
Photo: "Euroradio"
Participants of the march came out with posters demanding the release of political prisoners Mikita Yemelyanau, Alyaksandr Frantskevich, Lyubov Rezanovich, Uladzimir H undue, and other prisoners of conscience.
Photo: "Salidarnasts"
Photo: "Salidarnasts"
Photo: "Salidarnasts"
From Three Crosses Square, the procession, which involved several hundred people, marched along Warsaw's Nowy Świat to Castle Square.
Photo: "Salidarnasts"
During the march, Belarusians unfurled a flag 330 meters long.
Photo: "Radio Svaboda"
Photo: "Belsat"
Among others, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya participated in the procession — she recorded a short video greeting directly during the march.
In the evening, a large concert of Belarusian musicians, speeches by politicians and activists, as well as a festive fair with works by Belarusian craftsmen, books, and draniki (potato pancakes) from political prisoners are planned for Castle Square.
Musicians, including Belsat presenter Katsiaryna Vadanosava with her band, will perform for the rally participants. Performances by the band Shuma and the Volny Choir were also announced.
In general, meetings and events dedicated to Freedom Day began in various countries and cities as early as March 21. In Vilnius, a procession of local Belarusians took place on the evening of March 25.
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